Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 278

A. Lange & Söhne Observation Watch A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte/Sa., No. 202550. Made circa 1942. Fine, keyless, nickel deck and pocket lever chronometer with power-reserve indication and Guillaume balance. Made for the Kriegsmarine Observation Service, No. M12427. Accompanied by a silver long chain.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 2,400 - 3,300 / EUR 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,120

C. Four-body, "bassine,? polished, back cover engraved with the Kriegsmarine Observation Service emblem, number and watch number. Hinged stainless steel cuvette. D. Brushed, silvered with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 3, power-reserve indication at 9. Blued steel spade hands. M. 21''' caliber 48, frosted gilt, three-quarter plate, 17-jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with patent stud fastening, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 59 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original